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Councils to get federal funds for roads, pipes and wires in housing push
Key takeaways
- This week's budget will include $2 billion for councils and state utility companies to deliver utilities and road infrastructure.
- Tuesday's federal budget will include $2 billion for councils and state utility companies to deliver infrastructure to unlock new housing.
- The Coalition made a similar pledge with $5 billion attached at the last election, focused exclusively on outer-suburban "greenfield" housing.
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This week's budget will include $2 billion for councils and state utility companies to deliver utilities and road infrastructure. (ABC News: Liz Pickering)
Tuesday's federal budget will include $2 billion for councils and state utility companies to deliver infrastructure to unlock new housing.
The Coalition made a similar pledge with $5 billion attached at the last election, focused exclusively on outer-suburban "greenfield" housing.
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